Building websites

alliamc · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Jun 2003 Karma :

I need to build my own website (or find someone willing to do it for me). I'm good with image editing but all this flash stuff is beyond me, I think I've been out of IT for too long, websites used to be so simple!

What I'm asking is, what is a good, not too expensive program to use? I'd like to build the website myself, and I do pick up programs reasonably quickly, I'm just not sure what to try. Alternatively I wouldn't mind paying someone, but I don't want to spend a fortune on a website that might get me nowhere. Help!
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pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

Is this for your modelling stuff?
Don't use flash if that is the case, you want people to be able to link to your images, don't you? Smile

If it's for any type of showcase then it's well worth paying a bit of money to get a professional web designer in. Presentation is everything, after all.
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headlamp · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Karma :

https://www.coffeecup.com/ is a good program, alternatively you can PM me and I will put you in contact with my father who is fairly adept at creating and managing websites for individuals and small organisations.
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

I wouldn't use Flash for anything unless you NEED the functionality it offers.

It's worth looking at opensource CMS systems which let you use various templates and layouts. It's worth having a look at https://wwwopensourcecms.com/ and playing with a few.

However, these CMS systems usually require a webserver with PHP, Perl or similar installer and a database (usually MySQL) for them to function.

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Reece · Nova Slayer Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Karma :

You could always try; www.piczo.com
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Good luck.

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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

I dont mind helping out! Im playing with a cms system at the mo!

Take a look at my site and a demo site for a bike shop I may be completing

www.my-wii.co.uk
www.dynomite.fish1n.com

Im happy to help!

Whats it for?
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

*ahem* www.designandspace.com *ahem*
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Flash if overated , its almost always for website intros

you put a website intro you lose ALOT of your audience and anybody
who does become a loyal user just saves the book mark on the page
AFTER the flash intro.

It should also load in less than 3 seconds there was a survey and it
said any website that takes longer than 4 seconds is instantly dismissed
forever.
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